Hertz and Uber announced today that they are expanding their partnership to electrify their fleets, and they are deploying 25,000 electric cars in Europe. In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to be delivered over the next year. Shortly… Continue reading Hertz and Uber announce deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe
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Tesla sneakily downgrades performance brakes, puts cover to hide it
Tesla has sneakily downgraded its performance breaks on the Model Y Performance and even put a cover to hide the change in a deceptive move. When going from a Model Y Long Range to Model Y Performance, the biggest difference is arguably the performance brakes. You also get faster acceleration and higher top speed, but… Continue reading Tesla sneakily downgrades performance brakes, puts cover to hide it
Tesla is spotted assembling giant casting machine for Cybertruck production
Tesla has been spotted assembling its giant new casting machine for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas. Last year, Idra, the maker of Tesla’s large casting press, teased a new 9,000-ton Giga Press that would take the prize as largest in the world. Considering Tesla’s relationship with Idra, it was rumored that the new machine would be for the… Continue reading Tesla is spotted assembling giant casting machine for Cybertruck production
2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its lead has started to dwindle a bit going into 2023, Tesla continues to be the true #1 in EVs around the globe by market cap. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker continues to offer four… Continue reading 2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’
Tesla has commented on the new massive overnight price cuts on Model 3 and Model Y and claimed that they are due to “a partial normalization of cost inflation.” We reported last night that Tesla implemented massive price cuts of up to $13,000 on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US. Similar price… Continue reading Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’
Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’
Tesla has commented on the new massive overnight price cuts on Model 3 and Model Y and claimed that they are due to “a partial normalization of cost inflation.” We reported last night that Tesla implemented massive price cuts of up to $13,000 on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US. Similar price… Continue reading Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’
Honda launches $885 E-Cub electric moped, but it’s not what we hoped for
The world has been begging Honda for years to bring to market an electric version of its famous Cub line of motorbikes. Now the company has finally done it with the recently launched Honda Cub e:, though it’s not exactly what we were looking for. In case you aren’t familiar, the Honda Cub and its… Continue reading Honda launches $885 E-Cub electric moped, but it’s not what we hoped for
Amid demand concerns, Tesla cuts prices by up to $13k in US
Tesla has massively cut prices across new models in the US, with the largest drop being on the base Model Y, which is now $13k cheaper than it was prior to the price drop. The changes just happened on Tesla’s website and seem to cover all models. Over the course of the last year or… Continue reading Amid demand concerns, Tesla cuts prices by up to $13k in US
Tesla secures new 1 million sq ft building in Texas
Tesla has secured a new 1 million square foot building near Brookshire, Texas. It’s not known what it’s for yet, but there’s a rumor that it is for battery storage. Since launching its Gigafactory Texas effort in Austin two years ago and then moving its headquarters at the same location, Tesla has rapidly expanded in… Continue reading Tesla secures new 1 million sq ft building in Texas
Tesla claims its new solar inverter is much cheaper than the competition
Tesla released a white paper on its new string solar inverter and claims that it is much cheaper than competing inverter solutions from Enphase and SolarEdge. In 2021, Tesla launched its own solar inverter for the first time. Over the last few years, the company has started to integrate it increasingly into its own solar… Continue reading Tesla claims its new solar inverter is much cheaper than the competition